Friends of the Rouge
650 Church Street Suite 209, Plymouth, MI 48170
EIN: 38-2672879
734-927-4900

Copyright 2026 Friends of the Rouge.

May
9

Spring Birding Paddle trip

Location

Nankin Lake
, Livonia, MI

Site Coordinator

Herman Jenkins, Trails Manager

hjenkins@therouge.org

Description

Friends of the Rouge and Detroit Bird Alliance host its annual Spring Open Water Birding Paddle Trip! Last season, over two dozen different species of birds were spotted. A team of experienced birders will help you identify numerous birds found in our Rouge River watershed. This open water paddle and universally accessible boat launch is great for beginner paddlers.

There is a $50 boat rental fee that includes shuttle service. There is a $15 service charge if you are bringing your own boat.

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